RESTS

/ɹɛsts/

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Definition

/ɹɛsts/

noun

(of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
“I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.”
Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
“We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back.”
Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
“It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while.”

verb

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
To come to a pause or an end; end.
To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.

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